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Independent films, for the most part, to me, are not so independent. They often feel like people auditioning for a big commercial career. They often do not have independent spirit to them.

I really love the independent movies and I just think that sometimes when they throw a lot of money into it and a lot of special effects and a lot of stunts that you lose the connection, the human connection and I personally love movies that are about the human connection.

I love independent filmmaking. I don't agree with a lot of it, but that's the point.

Independent film is for actors that love to act.

With independent film, simply because they don't have the money to make a big-budget film, they're forced to make a story that's important to them, that they would like to see on film, a personal story that people can relate to, about people, where you can see the love of the characters.

There's plenty of great independent films to do, but you can't support yourself making independent film as an actress.

I love independent films, it's the only place as an actor you're totally allowed to breathe.

But, I love making independent films. I love it! You create a family, and you sweat, you bleed, you cry, you shout, you laugh and you hug. It's such an extraordinary experience, making independent films.

To make independent films, you can't think about them too much, ponder on them too much, get overwhelmed by the enormity of it.

In independent film you tend to have stories that involve more of a community, and the smaller characters are important to the story.